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Officially, in Greece and especially in Crete naturism is not allowed, only in a few licensed beaches.In non - licensed beaches naturism is sometimes forbidden during the weekends, especially in July and August when many families with their children go for swimming.But there are small or isolated bays and beaches in all over the island far away from villages and locals that are suitable for nudism and topless sunbathing that is permitted almost everywhere.At the North, East and West coasts there are no official beaches for naturism. However, along the southern coast of island there are more choice.

Filaki

The situation there is changing all the time. Further to the East there is a very long beach stretching all the way to Agios Pavlos (not the same as the one mentioned above). Plenty of scope for naturism.

Ammoudi

Ammoudi is a popular area closed to Plakias village. Most of nudists use the western part of the beach in a small bay, an area that natives call "Ammoudaki".

Gavdos located 24 nautical miles from Hora Sfakion and is Crete's most southern island and the most southern point in Europe. During the summer months there are boats to Gavdos from Hora Sfakion and Paleohora. The most popular area for naturism is Agios Ioannis, a wonderful beach covered with cedar trees.